Canada Visa: Processing Time for Stamping Explained

"The processing time for Canada visa stamping depends on the type of visa and your country of application. For most applicants from India:

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Approximate Processing Times

1. Visitor/Tourist Visa:

o Online application: 7–21 days

o Paper application: 2–4 weeks

2. Study Permit (Student Visa):

o 4–8 weeks on average

o May take longer if additional documents or biometrics are required

3. Work Permit / Work Visa:

o 2–6 weeks for most temporary work permits

o Can vary if employer-specific approvals are needed

4. Permanent Residency Visa / PR (Express Entry, PNP, etc.):

o 6–12 months for final visa stamping after approval

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Factors Affecting Processing Time

• Volume of applications at the visa office

• Completeness of application and documents

• Biometric and background verification delays

• Additional requests from the visa officer

✅ Tip: You can track your Canada visa application online using your application number or GCKey account to get real-time updates.

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